Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kansas State University define who is an "exchange student?"

An exchange student at Kansas State University is a student who comes to study at
KSU for one semester or one year, from a partner university with which KSU has a reciprocal
student exchange agreement. Exchange students must be nominated by their home institution
coordinator in order to be able to participate in the exchange program. Exchange
students pay tuition and fees at their home university, and are not required to pay
for tuition and fees at KSU. A list of KSU's reciprocal exchange partner universities
can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/studyabroad/incoming_students/partners.html

How do I apply to study as an exchange student at Kansas State University?

Exchange students must apply through, and be nominated by, their home university study
abroad coordinator.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: Students applying to study as an Undergraduate student are
not required to provide proof of English proficiency when applying to KSU, but must
instead provide a letter of support from their home institution coordinator stating
that the student has sufficient knowledge of English to participate in regular KSU
courses. Students who do not have a sufficient knowledge of English to participate
in regular KSU courses will be required to take English Language Program courses.
Students will be placed in English Language Program courses either by submitting a
TOEFL, IELTS score, or by taking the English Placement Test upon arrival to KSU.
Students are required to take English Language Program courses at the level in which
they are placed.

Do exchange students pay the Residence Hall application fee?

If you do not have room and board included in your exchange, yes, you must pay the
fee.

If you have room and board included in your exchange, no, you do not have to pay the
fee.

I have health insurance from my home country. Do I need to pay for the KSU International
Health Insurance?

Maybe. All international students will automatically charged for the KSU international
health insurance. However, students who have health insurance from their home country
can request a waiver of the KSU heath insurance, at the beginning of each semester
of enrollment. If their home insurance policy coverage is sufficient, students will
not be required to covered by the KSU international health insurance. More information
about this can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/isss/current/healthinsurance.html

My parent's deposited money in my bank account, so who is my sponsor?

The sponsor on the Affidavit of Financial Support must match the name on the supporting
bank statement. If the money from your parents is already in your bank account then
you are your own sponsor.

When should I arrive at KSU?

All students are required to arrive at KSU and check-in at the International Student
Center by the Official Report Date. See the semester calendar for the Official Report Date for the semester you will be arriving at KSU.

What expenses can I expect? What is not included in the exchange agreement?

Required expenses not included:

International Student Health Insurance: $520 per semester

If housing & meals is not included in your exchange: cost varies (Housing in a double
room in the Residence Halls, with a 20 meal per week plan: $4,353)

Books: $250 (estimate)

Other expenses that may be incurred:

Housing if arriving before the official arrival date, or remaining after exams are
complete: $30 per night on campus

Classes above the 15 credit maximum covered by the exchange agreement: $243.90 per
credit hour plus any special course fees

Transcript: free if ordered before departure from the university (there is a fee if
it is ordered after the student has left the University)